Public Health Graduate diploma

At Curtin University, the Graduate Diploma in Public Health provides opportunities to apply public health knowledge through practical learning and work-integrated activities.

• Fieldwork: Students can undertake an optional fieldwork component to gain practical experience in public health settings.
• Work-Integrated Learning: Students can develop real-world skills and connect academic learning with professional practice.
• Applied Learning: Coursework focuses on applying public health knowledge, skills and evidence to contemporary health challenges.
• Professional Experience: Learning activities help students develop practical competencies relevant to public health practice and community health.

The Graduate Diploma in Public Health at Curtin University provides a pathway to develop professional knowledge and practical skills for work in public health and related health sectors.

• Career Development: Graduates can pursue opportunities in public health practice, health promotion, health protection, government and community health organisations.
• Professional Opportunities: The qualification supports roles across government agencies, healthcare organisations, non-government organisations and public health services.
• Further Study: Graduates may use the qualification as a pathway to further postgraduate study, including relevant master's programs, subject to admission requirements.
• Professional Development: Students develop skills in public health planning, disease prevention, health promotion and evidence-based practice.
• Industry Application: Practical learning and fieldwork opportunities help students connect academic knowledge with professional public health practice.